OpenAI’s 10 Gigawatt Deal: AI Power Consumption Threatens Environment and Economy
OpenAI, faced with the immense energy demands of its AI models like Sora 2 and ChatGPT, has secured another major power deal. This agreement, totaling 10 gigawatts, reflects the significant energy consumption required to train and run large language models and video generators. The deal underscores the rapid growth of AI and the substantial infrastructure needed to support it. This ongoing expansion highlights the increasing pressure on energy resources as the field of artificial intelligence continues to advance.
John Q. Hosedrinker